Bible Strands
Joshua 1:15
until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joshua speaks to the Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh tribes stationed east of the Jordan, telling them when they may finally return home. He issues this directive while the Israelite camp prepares to cross into the territory God is giving them.
The words — The Hebrew יָנִיחַ (yaniach) literally means "he will give rest," establishing the exact deadline for the eastern tribes' military service. Their departure is bound to עד (ad), or "until," that rest is secured for their brothers.
The thread — The conditional timeline matches the eastern tribes' original vow in Numbers 32:17 to fight until their brothers reach their inheritance. Joshua later verifies the condition was fulfilled in Joshua 22:4, while the New Testament applies the underlying duty of prioritizing others in Philippians 2:4.
Why it lands — The text requires believers to finish their assigned duty before claiming personal inheritance. It asks readers to measure their own service against the visible progress of God's promises for others.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Until the Lord have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the Lord your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
Cross-references
- Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- Numbers 32:17 But we will arm ourselves and be ready to go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them into their place. Meanwhile, our little ones will remain in the fortified cities for protection from the inhabitants of the land.
- Joshua 22:4 And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
- Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.